Guwahati: A major train derailment occurred at Digaru, near Guwahati in Assam, early Wednesday morning after five coaches and the locomotive of Train No. 13125 reportedly went off the tracks. At least three passengers sustained injuries in the accident, while no fatalities have been reported so far.
The accident took place at around 6:45 am when the train, travelling from Kolkata towards Mizoram, derailed in the Digaru section.
According to preliminary reports, five coaches and the locomotive went off the railway tracks, with some coaches reportedly displaced considerably from the railway line.
Three injured passengers have been shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Railway authorities are yet to report any loss of life.
Railway Services Disrupted, Several Trains Stranded
The derailment has severely disrupted railway services in the region. Several trains operating on both up and down routes have reportedly been stranded at different railway stations.
Multiple trains heading towards Guwahati have also been halted at various locations, leaving passengers facing considerable inconvenience.
Railway power supply in the affected section has also been disrupted. The derailed coaches reportedly damaged and uprooted several electric poles along the railway track, affecting power connectivity.
Speed Control Failure Suspected, Investigation Underway
Preliminary information suggests that a failure to control the train’s speed may have contributed to the accident. However, the exact cause of the derailment has not yet been officially established.
A detailed investigation is expected to determine the circumstances leading to the accident.
Senior railway officials and railway personnel have reached the accident site. Rescue and restoration operations are underway, with teams working to clear the derailed coaches, repair the damaged tracks and restore normal railway services at the earliest.
Further details regarding the accident, the condition of injured passengers and the restoration of train services are awaited.
